Title: blue as cut sapphires and shining like gold Author: suchgreatheights Artists: summerraayn and Schnublet Beta readers: jackuntiljune, scarrletmoon, sovngarde, and TragicSeas Characters: Stede Bonnet, Edward Teach, Lucius Spriggs, Crew of the Revenge, Mary Allamby Bonnet, Alma Bonnet, Louis Bonnet, Israel Hands Relationship(s): Stede/Edward; implied Fang/Lucius/Pete; implied Doug/Mary Rating:  Explicit Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Professor AU, mutual pining, slow burn, fluff, angst with a happy ending, hurt/comfort, gratuitous smut Warnings: none Summary:

Stede, a history professor specializing in the golden age of piracy, is fascinated when art professor Edward Teach joins his humble university’s faculty. Even more fascinating are the rumors that Ed is actually the famous, anonymous artist, Blackbeard. Stede falls a little bit in love. Then a lot. Across the academic year, Stede tips headfirst into dizzying romance, mind-blowing sex, and happiness he couldn't have dreamed up if he'd tried. He learns lessons he never knew he needed, forcing him to reevaluate everything from his career goals to his relationships with his children. Ed is at the center of it all, teaching Stede at every turn exactly how wonderful life can be—and the startling speed with which fear and hesitation could snatch away his newfound love. Eventually, the only thing that matters for them both is learning enough about love to stop it from slipping through their fingers.

Wordcount: 311,833

blue as cut sapphires and shining like gold by suchgreatheights

Revenge Becomes Us by Obscure_ramblings Oluwande Boodhari/Jim Jimenez, Rated E, 10k, Warnings

Nothing to Prove by mnwood Art by jessjessthebest Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated E, 25k, Warnings

The Ocean At Your Door by Tapetum_Lucidum Art by space-aether Stede Bonnet/Izzy Hands/Edward Teach, Rated E, 65k, Warnings 

Begin Again by queenclio Art by ZiiLedane Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated E, 28k, Warnings

Jeff by JessJesstheBest Art by Caetlyn Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated T, 17k, No warnings

87 Birds by gwyllion Art by 412sooz Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated M, 32k, Warnings

Hands by zombiesam Art by closetcellist Izzy Hands/Edward Teach, Rated E, 10k, Warnings

The Things You Do for Love by Aria_Bay Art by kelly6ridge Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated M, 12k, Warnings

Title: Land of All Author: MoonyGolightly Artist: Madval Beta reader: Kino Wolf Characters: Blackbeard|Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Izzy Hands Relationship(s): Blackbeard/Stede, hints of Blackbeard/Izzy and future Blackbeard/Stede/Izzy. Background Jim/Oluwande and Lucius/Black Pete Rating: Mature Additional Tags: Angst, romance, reunion Warnings: Mental health issues (including CPTSD); graphic violence, mention of past child abuse Summary:

In the aftermath of Stede not meeting him at the beach, Blackbeard descends further into his new identity of the Kraken, while Izzy can only watch, and Stede unwittingly follows the Revenge. All three come to powerful realisations about themselves and each other, and the eventual reunion of Stede and Ed is nothing like any of them imagined.

Wordcount: 12,526

Land of All by MoonyGolightly

Title: Still, He Stayed Author: danashcroftwasright Artist: Hkreise Beta reader: Adam Characters: Israel Hands, Frenchie, Stede Bonnet, Blackbeard | Edward Teach, Oluwande Boodhari, Jim Jimenez, Lucius Spriggs, Black Pete, Wee John Feeney, Roach, Buttons, Karl, The Swede, Ivan, Fang, "Calico" Jack Rackham Relationship(s): Israel Hands/Frenchie, Stede Bonnet/Blackbeard | Edward Teach Rating:  Explicit Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - Bar/Pub, POV Alternating, Anal Sex, Oral Sex, Canon-Typical Violence Warnings: Alcohol Mention, Canon-Typical Violence Summary:

"Israel Hands had spent the last ten years thanklessly managing Blackbeard's many businesses to a frighteningly exacting standard; he should be rewarded, quite honestly. Instead, what does he get? Blackbeard falling head over heels for a man that wears bright silks in crowded bars, newcomers being added to the staff rosters without his consent, and live music being forced onto unsuspecting patrons of a bar he once regarded as his home. How could he possibly get a grip on his sanity when Blackbeard was nowhere to be found, his crew had all but defected, and a certain musician seemed so determined to keep him from prying himself free of the lunacy? A story told in alternating POVs, featuring an angsty fall into romance and at least one instance of breaking and entering."

Wordcount: 32,905

Still, He Stayed by danashcroftwasright

Title: The Ocean At Your Door Author: Tapetum_Lucidum Artist: @space-aether​ Beta reader: KJ Characters:  Izzy Hands, Blackbeard | Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Calico Jack Rackham, Chauncey Badminton, Spanish Jackie, The Entire Crew of the Revenge, Various OCs Relationship(s): Izzy Hands/Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet Rating: Explicit Additional Tags:  Season 1 AU, "Calico" Jack Rackham Being an Asshole, Hurt/Comfort, Canon-Typical Violence, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Dissociation, Oral Sex, Anal Sex, Anal Fingering, Threesome - M/M/M, Polyamory, Hostage Situations, Angst with a Happy Ending, Nightmares, Hallucinations, Mentions of Slavery - discussed in more detail in chapter notes Warnings:  Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death Summary:

What if instead of selling Stede out to the British, Izzy returned to the Queen Anne and discovered her under new management? What if Ed comes back from St Augustine and discovers that Izzy is now Calico Jack's first mate? And what if Chauncey Badminton still found Stede Bonnet anyways? A reimagining of season 1 starting from episode 6 and spiraling out from there. Featuring - Treachery! Naval battles! Mutinies! Heartfelt confessions! Boys kissing! Calico Jack being a magnificent bastard!

Wordcount:  64607

The Ocean At Your Door by Tapetum_Lucidum

Art by space aether

Title: the naming of israel hands Author: wrizard (@wrizard on tumblr and Ao3, @wrizardhat on twitter) Artist: @stealyourblorbos  (@stealurblorbos on twitter) Beta reader: LJ (thesoulundone) Characters: Israel Hands, Edward Teach Relationship(s): Israel Hands/Edward Teach, Past Israel Hands/OC Rating: Explicit Additional Tags: Drama, Action, Pre-Canon, Murder, Tattooing, Piracy, First Meeting, First Times Warnings: Graphic violence, dubious consent, minor character death, mental health issues (trauma and anger issues), drinking, referenced past physical and sexual abuse, non-negotiated kink Summary:

Off the starboard bow, the fog parts, and a sleek, smooth ship slips into view, easy as a panther before a fat, helpless sheep. Atop the mainmast flies a strange, horrible flag — two daggers stacked above a grinning skull, laid a field of mourning-black. Sound falls away. Only the pounding of Israel’s heart and the creak of the rail under his white-knuckled grip remain. Pirates." When Israel Stockard's ship is raided, he catches the eye of a strange, brilliant young pirate named Edward Drummond -- and finds himself stumbling face-first into a world of violence and intrigue.

Wordcount: 40k

the naming of israel hands by wrizard

our false flag by natilieal Art by kubo-kubo Izzy Hands/Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated G, 19k, No Warnings

Wherever You Go, There I Am by This_WIll_Be_Our_Year Art by emerydraws Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Mary Bonnet/Doug, Rated M, 1k, No Warnings

Inked by Rocco_Em1 Art by sunspeckfreckle Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Izzy Hands/Edward Teach, Oluwande Boodhari/Jim Jimenez, Rated M, 15k, Warnings

found wanting by foxtails Art by  myoonmii: instagram, twitter Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Black Pete/Lucius Spriggs, Oluwande Boodhari/Jim Jimenez, Rated E, 36k, Warnings

i'd give up forever to touch you  by  xastris_scientia Art by KDHeart Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Oluwande Boodhari/Jim Jimenez, Mary Bonnet/Doug, Rated M, 14k, Warnings

Kraken's Kiss  by pterawaters Art by TheSweetPiano Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated T, 20k, Warnings

Title: Behind the Curtain Author: @ofmd-alsaurus​ Artist: @comfycowboy Characters: Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet Relationship(s): Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet Rating: Explicit Additional Tags: Canon Universe, Sharing a Room, Masturbation, UST, Resolved Sexual Tension, Come Eating, Mutual Masturbation, Blow Jobs, Foreskin Play, First Kiss, First Time, Fluff, Humor, Smut, Porn With Plot, Porn with Feelings Warnings: N/A Summary:

Ed is in love with Stede. Ed is also sharing a bedroom with Stede. This is fine! (Ed is 99% sure it’s fine, anyway.)

Wordcount: 11,172

Behind the Curtain by alsaurus

Title: Wherever You Go, There I Am Author: This_Will_Be_Our_Year Artist: emerydraws Beta reader: Characters: Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Mary Bonnet, Doug, Alma Bonnet, Louis Bonnet Relationship(s): Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet, Mary Bonnet/Doug Rating: Mature Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Angst, Pining, Drinking, Eventual Happy Ending, POV Alternating, Sexual Content, light violence, Stede is going through some stuff, Ed Teach is a good person Warnings: n/a Summary:

It wasn’t quite the same blow Ed had been expecting, but still – not bloody ideal. “Right then. I mean, I can wait here, I suppose.” He looked down and began to shuffle his feet. “Hopefully the English won’t, you know, send me out on some mission in the meantime.” Then Stede charged into him, grabbing Ed by the wrist, finally touching him. “Come with me,” Stede asked him desperately – no, ordered – which Ed had always found really...persuasive. Ed paused. “You want me to come to your…home?” Or: Stede returns to his family after the encounter with Chauncey – but instead of leaving Ed at the dock, he brings him along.

Or: A reimagining of episodes 9 + 10.

Wordcount: 16,927

Wherever You Go, There I Am by This_WIll_Be_Our_Year

and a silver sixpence in his shoe by CyborgShepard Art by anotherjen Izzy Hands/Lucius Spriggs, Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated E, 57k, No Warnings

blue as cut sapphires and shining like gold by suchgreatheights Art by summerraayn and Schnublet Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated E, 311k, No Warnings

Black Eyes, Red Skies by Accipitae Art by alyssamcdoodle Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated M, 18k, Warnings

Some with Arrows, Some with Traps by  fits_in_frames Art by waterychilli Oluwande Boodhari/Jim Jimenez, Blackbeard | Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet, Black Pete/Lucius Spriggs, Wee John Feeney & Frenchie, Rated T, 13k, No Warnings

Sweden's Pearl  by Lu Art by jennsypuff Gen, Rated G, 10k, No Warnings

Drift Compatible by commodorecliche Art by flags | Sunshroom42 Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated M, 26k, Warnings

Still, He Stayed by danashcroftwasright Art by Hkreise Israel Hands/Frenchie, Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Rated E, 33k, Warnings

Title: Edward Bonnet-Teach, Reborn On A Beach Author: ramsay_baggins Artists: Ivo and Aria Beta reader: gwyllion and charlaine2124 Characters: Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Lucius Spriggs, Background crew Relationship(s): Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet Rating: Explicit Additional Tags: Blackbeard | Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Lucius Spriggs Additional tags: Background crew, Established relationship, Fluff, Tooth-rotting fluff, Romance, Proposal, Matelotage, Vacation, Holiday, Desert Island, Beach wedding, Wedding, Marriage, Burying treasure, Stede Bonnet loves Edward Teach, Edward Teach loves Stede Bonnet, Anal sex, Wedding Night, Elaborate plans, Tattoos, Tattooing, Spa day, Pampering, Stargazing, Formal wear, Surprise wedding, Canon era, Golden Age Of Piracy, Post finale, Post canon, Top Stede Bonnet, Top Edward Teach, Bottom Stede Bonnet, Bottom Edward Teach, Vers Stede Bonnet, Vers Edward Teach, Switch Stede Bonnet, Switch Edward Teach, Art included Warnings: none Summary:

“Oh Ed, it’s beautiful,” Stede whispered, letting go of Ed’s hand and wandering into the campsite. “You’ve been setting this all up the last few days?” “Yep,” Ed grinned, warmth spreading out through his chest as he watched the wonder on Stede’s face. “Roach has made sure we have plenty of supplies to get us through, and I’ve got some stuff planned for us to do while we’re here too.” Stede walked back up to Ed, placing his hands on his face and drawing him into a kiss. “I love you so much,” he said, softly. Ed smiled, “And I love you too.” Ed was head over heels in love with Stede Bonnet. After months of preparation, he’d finally managed to get him onto a desert island for a week, just the two of them. He has A Plan, and he’s going to romance the hell out of Stede.

Wordcount: 17,364 Author’s note:

This was my first Big Bang and it's been an incredible experience! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen, it's been fantastic, and a special thank you to my two incredible artists who have been a total joy to work with.

Edward Bonnet-Teach, Reborn On A Beach by ramsay_baggins

Title: The Kraken's Sacrifice Author: trinityofone Artist: avatoh Beta reader: Siria, lyricl Characters: Stede Bonnet, Edward Teach Relationship(s): Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach Rating:  Explicit Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Actual Kraken Blackbeard | Edward Teach, Monsterfucker Stede Bonnet, Tentacle Sex, Non-Traditional Tentacle Sex, Consentacles, Shapeshifting, Amnesia, Edward Bonnet's A+ Parenting, Period-Typical Homophobia, Transformation, Loss of Virginity, Lap Sex, Face-Sitting, Coming In Pants, Multiple Orgasms Warnings: none Summary:

Every year, a person is chosen—supposedly at random—to be sacrificed to the Kraken, to quell the sea's worst storms and to stop the taking of ships. After his engagement falls apart, Stede is not surprised when his father arranges for this year's sacrifice to be him. The surprise comes later: when the Kraken claims but does not devour him. Instead, it whisks him away to its secret sea cave, where Stede discovers that there is much more to the creature than he was led to believe—and that they have a deeper connection than he could have ever dreamed. Or: OFMD x Beauty and the Beast x The Little Mermaid x a bodice-ripper

Wordcount: 21,648

The Kraken's Sacrifice by trinityofone

Title: We Lose Nothing by Death Author: westernredcedar Artist: spacydraws Beta reader: wrathofthestag Characters: Edward Teach, Izzy Hands, Jim, Frenchie, other crew members eventually, Spanish Jackie, Stede Bonnet, a few OCs Relationship(s): Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet Rating: Teen and Up Audiences Additional Tags: post-season 1 reunion fic, Edward Teach POV, angst, pining, silliness Warnings: n/a Summary:

It’s perfect, textbook. Terror, distraction, and a body crushed to an unrecognizable, bloody pulp. If Edward wasn’t entirely livid with Stede at this moment, he might be very fucking impressed. “Shit, man. That’s no accident,” he says into the darkness. “That’s a fuckery.”

Wordcount: 29100

We Lose Nothing by Death by westernredcedar

Title: Bilged on His Anchor Author: ItsClydeBitches Artist: lambdraws Beta reader: Tomatopudding Characters: Izzy Hands, Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Lucius Spriggs, Oluwande Boodhari, Jim Jiminez, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Calico Jack Relationship(s): Izzy/Edward/Stede, Lucius/Black Pete, Jim/Oluwande, Anne/Mary Rating: Teen and Up Audiences Additional Tags: Fake/Pretend Relationship, Fluff and Angst, Izzy PoV, Happy Ending Warnings:  Canon-Typical Violence, Minor Character Death, (OC Death) Summary:

In a world where Izzy never challenged Stede to a duel, the crew of The Revenge have spent the last couple of months sailing the Caribbean in a state of almost contentment. Sure, there’s a shipload of feelings unacknowledged, but that’s just fine, right? Trouble begins when a routine visit to Spanish Jackie’s brings to light Ed’s matelotage to Anne Bonny, her desire to rekindle that old flame… and the fact that she’s not taking no for an answer. Stede, well-meaning and just a little bit stupid, tries to fix things with a lie: Ed is married to him now. Oh, and they’re both dating Izzy.

Wordcount:  43,797

Bilged on His Anchor by ItsClydeBitches

Title: Kraken's Kiss Author: @pterawaters Artist: TheSweetPiano Beta reader: @mrs-steve-harrington Characters: Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, Izzy Hands Relationship(s): Stede Bonnet/Edward Teach, Edward & Izzy Rating:  Teen and Up Audiences Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Soulmates, Octopus Shifter Edward Teach, First Kiss, Miscommunication, Canon-Typical Violence, Minor Character Death, Mistaken Identity, Mistaken for Dead Warnings: Minor character death, Canon-typical violence Summary:

When Edward Teach was a young pirate he angered a sea witch, who then laid a curse on him. Every full moon he is forced to transform into a giant octopus — the kraken. She told him the only thing that would cure his lonely existence was his soulmate’s kiss. It’s been decades and hundreds of kisses, yet he’s still cursed. He’s given up ever finding his soulmate; and then he hears about The Gentleman Pirate.

Wordcount: 20,190 

Kraken's Kiss by pterawaters

Title: The Things You Do for Love Author: Aria_Bay Artist: kelly6ridge Beta reader: kelly6ridge Characters: Israel Hands, Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet, the crew of the Revenge Relationship(s): Blackbeard | Edward Teach/Izzy Hands (unrequieted), Blackbeard | Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet, Oluwande Boohardi/Jim Jimenez (background), Black Pete/Lucius Spriggs (background) Rating:  Mature Additional Tags: Canon - Typical Violence, Canon - Typical References to Sex, Israel Hands is the Only Human Among Muppets, Post-Reunion, Muppet Sex, Muppet Chaos, Muppet Violence, Warnings: Canon-Typical Violence, Canon-Typical References to Sex Summary:

“What’s wrong, mate?” he heard Ed’s voice from behind him as a gentle hand lay itself against his mid-back and that was not the hand of Edward Teach. Izzy’s head whipped back and something between a shriek and a gagging noise escaped him, “What the FUCK?!” He shuffled for his weapon, aiming it in the direction of the little fabric goblin before him. “What the fuck?!” It cried, little limp arms raising to its disproportionate head. It was the spitting image of his captain save for a few minor discrepancies: height and proportions and the fact that his skin entirely consisted of some sort of scratchy-looking material. “WHAT THE FUCK?”— Post reunion, on an outing for resources, Izzy and the gang stumble upon a man who is more than what he seems. When Izzy wakes up to find his captain and the whole crew have turned to puppets, he must find the man and get them returned to normal, or lose his mind trying.

Wordcount: 12,274

The Things You Do for Love by Aria_Bay

Art by kelly6ridge